K01 - Worked Example - Simple |
 
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K01 - Worked Example - Simple |
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This worked example takes you through all of the stages in performing an analysis with Flexcom. It begins by describing the structure under consideration, and then details the steps in creating the finite element model. This worked example considers a flexible riser in steep wave configuration. It is a very straightforward example, and illustrates basic model building principles.
The example is now presented using the following sub-sections:
•Riser System summarises the flexible riser in steep wave configuration which forms the basis of the worked example.
•Project Structure introduces the concept of a highly project-focused integrated engineering environment.
•Model Building describes the model building process, focusing particularly on the lines feature, which essentially provides an automatic mesh creation facility to expedite the model creation process.
•Structural and Hydrodynamic Properties outlines the assignment of structural and hydrodynamic properties to the model.
•Environment outlines the ocean and seabed properties
•Vessel and RAO Data outlines the vessel definition and the application of vessel RAOs.
•Initial Static Analysis describes how to perform the initial static analysis, to extract results via Database Postprocessing, and to examine graphical output using the Plotting facility.
•Dynamic Analysis describes how to perform restart regular wave analyses.